Are you ready to become a Canadian citizen? Here are the basic requirements you need to meet in order to apply: First, you must be a permanent resident of Canada. Additionally, you must have resided in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (which [...]

Lost Canadian Citizenship Certificate If you have lost, misplaced, damaged or destroyed your citizenship certificate it can be quite frustrating to replace it. If you have found yourself in this sticky situation you must inform your local police department that your card/certificate was lost or stolen. Once you [...]

What is Dual Citizenship Many countries, including Canada, permit dual citizenship. This means you do not have to give up your previous citizenship once you become a Canadian citizen. This does not apply to other countries, though. Each country has its own set of rules and laws regarding dual [...]

Giving up Your Canadian Citizenship There are some situations where you have to give up your Canadian Citizenship. However, there are so many benefits associated with Canadian citizenship. For example, you have the right to vote or to participate in political elections. Furthermore, you do not have to constantly [...]

Applying for Citizenship One of the most important things for your Canadian citizenship application is your residency obligation (being physically present in Canada for at least 1095 days). If you meet the residency obligation, you will need to meet some other requirements to apply. Some of the requirements [...]

Applying for Canadian Citizenship In the process of becoming a citizen in Canada, passing the citizenship test is one of the fundamental steps. The Citizenship Test is the final step before the citizenship ceremony where a person becomes a Canadian citizen. The oath of citizenship is administered in [...]

Canadian Citizenship If you are eligible for Canadian citizenship, that means you have reached the milestone for your immigration journey. Being a Canadian citizen means you have more privileges than permanent residents do. For example, Canadian citizens have the opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote and [...]

Applying for Canadian Citizenship Getting Canadian citizenship does not mean you will just gain a blue passport. Canadian citizens do experience many privileges and beyond those that permanent residents have. For example, Canadian citizens have the opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote and even more, actually [...]

Apply for Canadian Citizenship Though it sometimes seems like a long and daunting process to apply for Canadian citizenship, there are a variety of reasons someone would want to become a Canadian citizen, even if they already have status in Canada as a lawful permanent resident. Canadian citizens [...]

Frequently Asked Questions for Canadian Citizenship In this article, I will be answering frequently asked questions for Canadian citizenship in order for individuals to further understand what Canadian citizenship entails. Canadian Citizenship can only be requested and applied for by a permanent resident of Canada who meets specific [...]

New Regulations make it Easier to Obtain Canadian Citizenship The process of obtaining permanent residency in Canada can be quite complicated; the same could be said for obtaining Canadian citizenship. For most permanent residents in Canada, their ultimate goal is to call Canada their home forever and obtain [...]

Important Information to Consider Prior to taking the Canadian Citizenship Test The preparation and excitement of gaining Canadian citizenship can be overwhelming for most individuals. Many permanent residents of Canada wait many years before they can apply for Canadian citizenship and recognize that the process is not an [...]